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If Mensah can follow in either of those players footsteps, he is sure to quickly become a fans favourite.

We've taken a look at everything we know about Rovers' first signing of the January transfer window.

Basic details

Bernard Mensah is 23 years old having been born on December 29, 1994 in Hounslow.

He's not be confused with a Ghanaian midfielder also called Bernard Mensah, currently on loan with Kasimpasa from Atletico Madrid.

Bernard Mensah

He can play either on the wing or in attack and comes in at 1.73m or 5ft 8in in old money.

Youth career

Mensah signed a scholarship with Watford in April 2011 having impressed with his goalscoring for the club in the FA Youth Cup.

After scoring 12 goals in 14 appearances for under-18s he was handed a new deal Vicarage Road until 2016.

Bernard Mensah

In December 2011 Mensah was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. But the youngster recovered to make his Watford senior debut in November 2013, coming on as a second half substitute against Bolton Wanderers.

Loan spells

Having made just two senior appearances for the Hornets, Mensah was sent out on loan to non-league sides Braintree Town and Barnet.

He enjoyed two spells with Braintree and even appeared against Rovers in February 2015 as the Gas ran out 2-1 winners.

Bernard Mensah in action for former club Braintree against Bristol Rovers back in 2015

Across his three spells with Braintree and Barnet, Mensah made 30 appearances and scored four goals.

Time with Aldershot

Mensah signed on a permanent deal for the Hampshire side in July 2016, and was described by his new club as being "equally adept playing in attack or on the wing" and as "one of the most highly-rated players to emerge from The Hornets’ Academy in recent years".

Bernard Mensah

Mensah hit the ground running at the Recreation Ground and racked up 13 goals in 47 appearances. He's continued his good form this season, scoring four goals in 15 matches.

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He leaves Aldershot with the side flying high in second place in the National League, making his final appearance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Dover Atheltic.

Style of play

Mensah would appear to help solve Rovers' problems with a lack of width, the forward is equally adept on the wing as in attack. He may not be the same quality as Billy Bodin just yet, but positionally he could step into his shoes.

Clearly not afraid to shoot from distance, Mensah operates primarily on the left and is capable of cutting in onto his right foot to unleash fierce efforts on goal.

We've found a promising clip of Mensah in action too, just to whet your appetite.

Watch from 0.56 below as he scores a wonder-goal for Aldershot against Tranmere last season.